Human factors is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system. Human factors expertise is critical to NASA to assure safe and efficient missions and operations.

Entry Systems are the complete package of heat shields, parachutes, software, and other articles needed for a vehicle to successfully transition from space to operations in the atmosphere of a planet or land on other planets.

To create the new face of 21st century aviation, and streamline and enhance global civil aviation, innovative intelligent systems research is producing revolutionary new aerospace technologies that will help shape the future of the industry.